Moon Chronicles

What, exactly, is a “Gibbous Moon”? A gibbous moon has more than one phase. The waxing gibbous is a phase of the moon when more than half of the moon is illuminated, but not yet a full moon. You might think of it as a moon on the ascendency. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and hope, setting the stage for what you wish to achieve in the coming lunar cycle. The waning Gibbous moon, when the lit portion of the moon is decreasing in size, is said to be a time for reflection, gratitude, and letting go. All this moon “study” has...

We are at the beginning of March, with a waning moon in the night sky, but that doesn’t stop us from considering the moon to come. The March full moon is set to arrive on the 14th.  The most common name for the March moon is the “Worm Moon”. The term was created by native Americans who noticed that as the earth began to warm up, worms came out and started to enrich the soil. This appearance of life was a harbinger of the warm days to come. While many of us tend to think of the worm as creepy...

It’s no secret that a great many people are fascinated by the moon, but did you know that some of us even Knit the Moon?  While indulging my love of discovery on Ravelry, I came across the fabulous Ixchel cowl  by Catherine Clark.  When I saw that Ixchel is named after the Mayan Goddess of the Moon and that it depicts its stages, I knew I had to make it so I bought it then and there.   I also  knew I had to write about it. I’ve been obsessed with the moon for a long time, and I felt that...

Our hearts are drawn to the magic of the moon for a number of reasons – not the least of which are the myths and facts associated with it.  For millennium, it has captured the hearts and interests of many and has been artistically rendered in every conceivable way.